Travel Respiratory Therapist
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a pediatric respiratory therapy position at a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, requiring at least 1 year of PICU experience and Epic proficiency on a 12-hour night shift schedule.

Details

• Pediatric respiratory therapy unit at a 153-bed Level II Pediatric Trauma Center children's hospital
• Pediatric patient population, including a moderate-sized Cystic Fibrosis and chronic Trach/Vent population
• Respiratory care involves use of critical care ventilators, NIV (CPAP/BiPAP/HHFNC), specialized gases (Nitric Oxide and Heliox), and ABG (GEM)
• Facility has an active ECMO program and utilizes care pathways and protocols
• Epic EMR required
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation, with opportunity to work additional weekends if desired
• No on-call requirement

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Washington State RT license required — must be in hand or have proof of application submitted 6+ weeks prior (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of PICU experience within the last 5 years
• Proficiency in critical care ventilator management and NIV (CPAP/BiPAP/HHFNC)
• Experience with respiratory disease management of the pediatric population, including medication delivery and respiratory therapeutic interventions
• Experience with ABG analysis using GEM analyzer
• Epic EMR experience required
• Prior travel assignment experience required — first-time travelers will not be considered

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive respiratory therapy services to pediatric patients, including those with complex chronic conditions such as Cystic Fibrosis and chronic Trach/Vent dependencies
• Apply facility care pathways and protocols as part of a structured clinical environment
• Two professional references from a supervisor or above (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, or equivalent) are required prior to start — one reference may be submitted for initial consideration
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable, except maroon or spice tones